BB2.1 Entrepreneur Work Visas

1. The Entrepreneur Work Visa is a category of temporary entry class visa with conditions that allow self-employment in New Zealand.

   Applicants for an Entrepreneur Work Visa may be approved, if they meet the requirements of BB3.1.

2. Applicants and any partner or dependent child/ren accompanying them must meet health and character requirements for residence as set out at A4 and A5.
3. Applicants and any partner or dependent child/ren accompanying them must also meet all requirements under Generic Temporary Entry Instructions.

BB2.1.1 Currency of Entrepreneur Work Visas

1. An Entrepreneur Work Visa may be granted for a total period of up to 3 years, encompassing an Entrepreneur Start-Up stage and Entrepreneur Balance stage. Only one fee and one immigration levy will be charged for an Entrepreneur Work Visa.
2. The Entrepreneur Start-Up stage is the first 12 months of the Entrepreneur Work Visa (though a business immigration specialist may extend the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage under BB4.5.5). During the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage, the holder of the Entrepreneur Work Visa is expected to establish and commence the operation of an agreed business in New Zealand.
3. If the holder does not meet the requirements in BB4.5(a) during the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage, the visa expires at the end of the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage.
4. If the holder does meet the requirements in BB4.5(a), the visa will be valid for the balance of the 3 year period. This is the Balance stage of the Entrepreneur Work Visa.
5. A further Entrepreneur Work Visa (also known as a Renewal) may be granted beyond the 3 year period, if the conditions at BB4.10 are met, the application is approved by a business immigration specialist, and the prescribed fee is paid.

BB2.1.5 Conditions of Entrepreneur Work Visas

1. The conditions specified on an Entrepreneur Work Visa will include the following conditions relating to work:
   1. As: Self-employed
   2. For: (Business type and trading name of business)
   3. At: (Location of business)
2. The travel conditions on the visa will give permission to travel to New Zealand for multiple journeys.
3. Entrepreneur Work Visas and any other temporary visas granted to the holder of an Entrepreneur Work Visa’s partner or dependent child/ren are subject to the condition that the holder must not apply for and be granted welfare assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 while in New Zealand during the currency of their Entrepreneur Work Visas or any visa gained through their relationship with a holder of an Entrepreneur Work Visa.

Effective 11/04/2016